Sicily

may have lost it or at least hid it somewhere while on his dreadfully long trip home from Troy.” “That limits our search from Troy to the Pillars of Hercules and anywhere in between.” Brutus declared a little bewildered. “Yes, but our best lead is Sicily where Odysseus dealt with the Cyclops.” “Will we have to deal with the Cyclops?” “I doubt it! I understand that they are all extinct now. Invite your companions Antenor, Polybus, and Turinius to join us. Also, invite Silvius, son of Aeneas…

one eye in the middle of his forehead. The cyclopses, like Polyphemus, were known to be giants that lived in south western caves and mountains of Sicily with their families. This group was also known to have eaten human beings. Due to them eating human beings is why Polyphemus became known. Polyphemus became known because while he was in south western Sicily Odysseus, as well as his companions, encountered Polyphemus. The encounter occurred when Odysseus was looking for food and coming across a…

progression of fights that occurred in and around Italy amid WWII from 1943 to 1945. After the Allies won in North Africa they chose to continue going in their development. They began with the attack of Sicily in July of 1943. It was a Canadian, American and British attack and occurred by both sky and water. Sicily Campaign, caught in two months. Attack of Italy territory in September. GUSTAV Line and Battles for Casino - Jan - May 1944. Spring Offensive and Capture of Rome, May - June 1944.…

Punic War. Founded by Himilco in 396 BC by the survivors of the nearby Phonecian island of Motya (a city having been destroyed by the tyrant Dionysius of Syracuse), Lilybaeum, modern day Marsala, became a principal stronghold of the Carthaginians in Sicily. Under the consul Gaius Lutatius Catulus who was assisted by the praetor Quintus Valerius Falto, a fleet of approximately 200 quinqueremes arrived at Lilybaeum to blockade its harbor and place the city under siege in 242 BC. This was intended…

a rich cultural heritage and a broad range of natural landscapes. These factors continue to attract people to Italy as botha vacation destination and a home. Italy’s Resources Volcanic activity has a left a large amount of sulfur on the island of Sicily. Sulfur is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Bauxite Ore from which aluminum is made, is mined in eastern Italy. Apart from feldspar, which is used in glass and ceramic industries, the mineral deposits are small and Italian industry…

The Wager by Donna Jo Napoli is a historical fiction novel about a wealthy young man in 12th century Messina Sicily who loses his fortune in a large tidal wave. The man’s name is Don Giovanni and his whole life he has been wealthy up to this point. An earthquake that was unusually powerful struck Sicily and caused a volcanic eruption as well as a tidal wave to form which destroyed more than half of Messina and all of Giovanni’s livestock. Being that Giovanni was in debt and his livestock was…

Nationalism is a love for one’s country and is between groups who share a common heritage. Ideas of nationalism pushed people to strive to unify their common peoples in the 1800s. Reforms that result from nationalist ideas can be either positive or negative, though. In Italy, nationalism helped to bring separate states together, but it also tore Austria apart. Serving as a force for unity in Italy and disunity in Austria, nationalism was a major catalyst for change in the 1800s. Nationalism…

Messina: The Perfect Setting Messina, a harbor city on the Italian island of Sicily, claims the 14th largest population in all of Italy ("Messina."). Sparkling bright blue heavens dotted with puffy white clouds fill Messina’s sky, and the aquamarine waters of the Strait of Messina in the Mediterranean Sea shimmer in the brilliant sunlight. Standing between sky and sea, classic 15thcentury coral toned houses, shops, and churches line the busy streets of Messina. In the 16th century, this…

capture many towns and communes of Italy. By the end of the day, a total of 130 prisoners were captured and four 6-inch guns were taken from the enemy. The Regiment accomplished its objectives and the Allies were able to capture the enemy airfield in Sicily. During the time of World War II, the RCR was presented with battle honours. It indicated that they were successful and triumphant. The Royal Canadian Regiment gained more than two dozens…

inadequate performance at Kasserine Pass. After conferring with Bradley, Eisenhower replaced Frendendall with George Patton and assigned Bradley to be the corps deputy commanding general. When Patton left in April of 1943 to continue with plans in Sicily, Bradley assumed command of the corps. While they had gained a renewed sense of confidence and discipline under Patton, it was Bradley’s job to improve the corps’ ability and skills to reach the levels of their British counterparts as well as…